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Death toll in Boksburg explosion now stands at 34

Gerrie Eales (10) and three of his siblings were killed in the explosion


The death toll in the Boksburg explosion has risen to 34.

This was confirmed by the Department of Health in Gauteng which is hosting a memorial service for bereaved families on Friday.

Nine of the deceased were staff members at the nearby Tambo Memorial hospital.

The tragedy unfolded on Christmas Even when a truck carrying gas got stuck in a low bridge before exploding.

The Department released the names of the deceased but said that it was not conclusive as verifications are ongoing among different agencies.

It says there is a possibility that erroneous inclusions or omissions might have been made including incorrect spelling of names and ages.